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Question posted by barbysnow on December 3rd, 2012

My Samsung Tv Model Hls5686wx/xaa Picture Is Getting Darker

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Answer #1: Posted by TVDan on December 3rd, 2012 7:21 PM
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as the lamp ages it will grow darker, change the lamp: http://www.encompassparts.com/item/6737429/Samsung/BP96-01472A/Assy_Lamp_P


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Owner Instructions - Page 2

... formats. Using DTV, broadcasters can transmit high definition TV (HDTV) images, Dolby digital surround audio, and new services such as multicasting (transmitting more than SDTV. • Dolby Surround Sound With DTV, you can be combined into a single digital broadcast. Digital Television Services • Digital Picture Quality DTV programs are now broadcast with DD...
Owner Instructions - Page 3

..., townhouse, or members of neighborhood associations to put up outside antennas for transmitting digital TV programs that in height. Note that is decoded at the same quality it to enjoy...fcc.gov. 2. How can provide broadcast DTV signals via a master TV antenna system to receive DTV broadcasts. All you already get good UHF reception, your local DTV stations are on VHF (channels 2-...
Owner Instructions - Page 5

... a Computer (PC) Display (How to Connect Your PC to the TV) .........104 Adjusting the Picture Quality 107 Changing the Picture Position 108 Adjusting the Picture Quality and Position Automatically 109 Changing the Picture Size (PC Mode 110 Viewing the Current Resolution 111 Initializing the Picture Settings 112 WISELINK 114 Using the WISELINK Function 114 Using the...
Owner Instructions - Page 9

... A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems • Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible • A built-in multi-channel sound decoder for stereo and bilingual listening • ... remote control • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system you to turn the TV on and off at most electronics stores. Owner's Instructions Warranty Card/ Registration Card/ Safety...
Owner Instructions - Page 11

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Owner Instructions - Page 13

...control for automatic shut off . 2. CAPTION Controls the caption decoder. 13. MTS (Multichannel Television Stereo) Press to select "AIR" or "CABLE". 5. WISELINK This function enables you to...channel. 3. RESET If your personal, customized picture settings.) (Refer to select additional channels (digital and analog) being broadcast by the Samsung remote control (i.e., TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, or VCR)....
Owner Instructions - Page 18

...Connect the last coaxial cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A-IN terminal on the TV. This terminal might be labeled "ANT IN", "VHF IN" or simply, "IN". Connect this connection...terminal of the RF (A/B) switch. 4 Connect another cable between the OUT terminal of your Samsung dealer or any electronics store). 1 Find and disconnect the cable that Descrambles Some (But...
Owner Instructions - Page 29

... button to select an item you to exit. The information displayed varies according to select menu items and make some adjustments using the TV's front panel buttons. Air 3 Mono Picture Mode Sound Mode MTS Caption V-Chip 12:00 am : Standard : Custom : Mono : Off : Off English - 29 Viewing the Menus and On-Screen...
Owner Instructions - Page 33

... The "-" button is receiving a Digital High Definition signal. SD indicates the TV is receiving a Analog standard definition signal. Air 7-2 Mono Picture Mode Sound Mode MTS Caption V-Chip 12:00 am : Standard : Custom : English : Off : Off NOTE • HD indicates the TV is used to any channel. Using the Number Buttons Use the number...
Owner Instructions - Page 39

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Owner Instructions - Page 57

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Owner Instructions - Page 60

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Owner Instructions - Page 61

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Owner Instructions - Page 64

... † button to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. Picture Control Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to select "Off" or "On", then press the ENTER button...
Owner Instructions - Page 65

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Owner Instructions - Page 86

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Owner Instructions - Page 91

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Owner Instructions - Page 128

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Owner Instructions - Page 130

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Owner Instructions - Page 131

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